salaryBirmingham is 18% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Yonkers to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,291
$2,436
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$2,060
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$90,108
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$501,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
107.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$9,676
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$157
👥 People living there
198,173
209,978
Commute to work
20.8 min
35.6 min
College degree
31.1%
35.7%
Own their home
45.5%
46.2%
Below poverty line
24.7%
13.8%
Unemployment
5.8%
7.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Yonkers for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Yonkers cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $2,436 in Yonkers.
What salary do I need in Yonkers to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $70,657 a year gives the same standard of living in Yonkers.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Yonkers?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $90,108 in Yonkers, 45% more in Yonkers.